Week Five

Recovery after Bunion Surgery My feet are healing nicely and I feel they are getting stronger by the day. I walk around the house quite a bit and have resumed some kitchen duties like washing dishes, much to the delight of my family! Although I have to be careful not to overdo it for I’ve noticed that I cannot stand longer than ten minutes before my feet start nagging me to grab a seat. Bathing is still an issue for me and I truly cannot wait for the day to arrive when I can finally take a ... Read the Post

what I truly find enjoyable is throwing all your raw emotions into a pot, allowing your words to waft the air, patiently waiting to taste the feast of your work!

Poem: A Running Affair…

Why would I leave my warm bed At this absurd hour Lacing up my trainers Setting forth into darkness Is it because you steal my breath away With strides you push me to take Crisp wind ruffling my hair Sweat tickling my cheeks A plodding of distance ahead So tough with each step An aching in my knees A screaming in my mind - STOP Oh look, the sky is awakening Shimmering sunrise appears The birds are serenading A rhythm of running rushes over me Peace nestles my heart Stress erased ... Read the Post

I LOVE you running - let’s do it again…

Week Four – Recovery after Bunion Surgery

Recovery after Bunion Surgery This week has been relatively quiet. I’m glad to say the pain in my feet has subsided for I don’t feel it as much as before, which is marvellous. I took the dressing off my feet and viewed the wounds – they are still swollen and the markings where the Doctor worked is visible. I’m afraid of touching the wounds and cautious when washing them. At this point it’s still a massive struggle to bath or shower properly. The entire process takes close to an hour daily and ... Read the Post

I loved being outdoors (even if it was only sitting in the car) taking in the sights and sounds of the ocean, dogs running with their owners chasing after them, people snapping pictures of one another, ships passing in the night and lights twinkling all the way from the City Centre.